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Observances of the International Day of Families 2013 took place throughout the Russian Federation.
Khabarovsk, Russia - Initiated by representatives of UPF, an interactive lesson on "Love and Infatuation" was held for 7th-formers of school №76 of Khabarovsk, on April 27. The theme is interesting for young people; moreover, it is socially significant.
The long-awaited Spring Week of Goodness was launched in Russia on April 20, 2013 with volunteers cleaning streets and parks, planting trees, giving charity concerts, assisting children and war veterans, and taking part in sports activities.
Moscow, Russia - An April 16 conference in Moscow on the theme "Towards the Global Day of Parents" addressed issues of effective interaction between state and non-governmental sectors in implementing educational youth projects, promoting family values, and advancing the social status of the family.
Khabarovsk, Russia - Representatives of UPF-Far East Russia organized a variety of activiities at Gymnasium No. 8 in Khabarovsk in celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2013.
Participants participants of the conference "Towards the Global Day of Parents" in Moscow expressed support for the General Assembly Resolution and UN efforts in promoting worldwide family and moral values.
Moscow, Russia - UPF-Eurasia organized a conference on the theme "Towards the Global Day of Parents" on April 6 at the Peace Embassy in Moscow. Among the participants were experts in science, culture, and education as well as representatives of public and youth organizations.
Komarovo, Russia - A workshop on Unification Thought in the village of Komarovo on March 30, 2013 focused on principles of peacebuilding and UPF's Baltic Dialogue project.
St. Petersburg, Russia - The XIII Conference of Schoolchildren on "The Baltic region yesterday, today, and tomorrow" took place in St. Petersburg on March 22 – 23, 2013.
Khabarovsk, Russia - World Water Day was the theme of lessons conducted by UPF activists at gymnasium №8 in Khabarovsk on March 22, 2013.
UPF-Russia organized programs in Moscow and Novosibirsk in commemoration of International Women's Day 2013.
Commentary on the Role of Culture in the Era of Globalization
Khabarovsk, Russia - Russia's Armed Forces Day, February 23, served as a good opportunity to discuss with children gender differences and social roles of boys and girls. This topic is particularly relevant since many young people have little idea not only about the role of a mother and father in the family but even about the value of the family as such.
Novosibirsk, Russia - A roundtable on "Promotion of intercultural understanding for creating a peaceful and inclusive society in Novosibirsk" on Feb. 7, 2013 adopted a resolution about interreligious harmony.
Ufa, Russia - A religious Youth Service project in Ufa during World Interfaith Harmony Week, Feb. 1-5, 2013, brought together young people of different faiths to promote interreligious tolerance and encourage cooperation for peace in this Ural Mountain region.
Moscow, Russia - The winter Play Football for Peace tournament took place on the open ground in the yard of House 61 on Lyublinskaya Street in Moscow on February 2.
Novosibirsk, Russia - A seminar on Unification Thought was held every Saturday in Novosibirsk during January. The participants had the opportunity to research and discuss the life and philosophy of UPF founder, Dr. Sun Myung Moon. The series of 12 lectures familiarized people with the vision on which the multilateral and extensive international activities of UPF are based.
Moscow, Russia - As part of a beauty contest of character and lifestyle, "Mr. and Miss University Pageant," a volunteer project was held at boarding school № 105 on January 24.
Novosibirsk, Russia - The Foresight Peacemakers' Club met at the UPF headquarters in Novosibirsk on January 24. The main object of the club’s activity is to promote lasting peace in Novosibirsk.
St. Petersburg, Russia - After spending the New Year holidays with their families, Ambassadors for Peace in St. Petersburg reassembled on January 23 for an interesting program of discussions, making plans for the future activities, and merry competitions on the theme of the past festivals.